Spiked Gingerbread Eggnog
Published Dec 20, 2019 Updated Jul 11, 2023
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As soon as November rolls around, I begin to crave the creamy goodness of eggnog. For me, this beverage is something I look forward to all year round. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without my delicious and creamy Spiked Gingerbread Eggnog. It taste identical to a gingerbread cookie with a hint of bourbon and topped with whipped cream and finished with a real gingerbread cookie.
Of course, if you are not a bourbon or rum fan, you can still enjoy this recipe by omitting the alcohol all together. A big misconception about making homemade eggnog is that it is a complicated process. That is simply not true. In the past, I would always buy the eggnog cartons at the store because I assumed making it homemade would be too much work. It actually is a quick process and the taste is out of this world amazing.
Homemade eggnog is so much better than the store bought stuff. In addition to it having a better taste, you also know all the ingredients that is being used. Most store bough cartons is filled with additives and preservatives to help give it a longer shelf life. I am just not a fan of all the extra stuff added. Not to mention, the carton eggnog is super thick and lacks in spices. Good news though, my homemade Spiked Gingerbread Eggnog is the perfect texture and has just enough spices to give it flavor without overdoing it.
What exactly is eggnog?
Usually, you will start to see eggnog in grocery stores and on recipes sites starting at the beginning of November. This delicious creamy custard like beverage goes hand in hand with the Christmas season. It is a great addition to any family gathering or holiday party. Eggnog is typically made with milk, cream, sugar, eggs, and brandy, rum, or whiskey. Additional spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla may be added.
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Spiked Gingerbread Eggnog
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sugar or coconut sugar granulated
- 1 cup heavy cream sub canned coconut cream for dairy free option
- 2 ½ cups whole milk sub almond milk for dairy free option
- 3/4 cup Maker’s Mark 46 Bourbon
- 1.5 oz spiced rum
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon + extra for garnish
- ½ tsp grated nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream ground cinnamon, and a gingerbread cookie for garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk over medium heat until steaming. Add in all the spices along with the vanilla extract. Make sure to just heat until simmering, but not boiling.
- Place the egg yolks in a large bowl along with the sugar. Whisk together until the mixture becomes creamy.
- Temper the egg yolks by carefully and slowly transferring a small amount of the heated milk to the bowl with the egg yolks and sugar while whisking together. Continue this process until everything is combined.
- Transfer the mixture back to the saucepan on the stove. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Using a candy thermometer, heat until the temperature reaches 160F
- Transfer to a pitcher or serving ware of choice and allow to chill in the fridge for 4 hours. Once cool, add the rum and the Maker's Mark Bourbon.
- Garnish with whipped cream, ground cinnamon and a gingerbread cookie.
Notes
- This eggnog will last refrigerated for 3-4 weeks.
- If you are going dairy free with this recipe, you can switch out the whipped cream for whipped coconut or almond cream.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Made this over the Holidays and it was a huge hit and Dairy free! No gut pain and delicious!
This makes me so happy. Glad to hear it left your tummy feeling pain free.
This is a staple around the holidays. I’ve made this recipe every year since it was posted. My husband always looks forward to this around the holidays and requests it if I don’t mention it first!